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Coronavirus live updates: India reports over 3k Covid deaths for 4th day

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 01, 2021, 03:28:57 IST

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Coronavirus live updates: India reports over 3k Covid deaths for 4th day

India on Friday posted a record daily rise of over 3.86 lakh new Covid-19 cases and continued to post over 3,000 deaths for the third consecutive day, as per Union health ministry data updated at 8 am. With 386,452 new cases recorded on Friday, India's tally of total Covid-19 cases now stands at 1,87,62,976, the highest since the pandemic started in 2019. The death jumped by 3,498 over the last 24 hours, taking the total death toll to 2,08,330, according to the health ministry data. Stay with TOI for all the updates on coronavirus

02:28 (IST) Apr 30

Over 3.8 lakh new cases reported across India, 3,502

India saw 3,86,693 new infections and 3,502 Covid deaths on Thursday. This was the ninth consecutive day of 3 lakh plus cases and the third day in a row when deaths crossed the 3,000 mark.

01:53 (IST) Apr 30

300 oxygen concentrators & other medical equipment land in Delhi from Hong Kong

300 oxygen concentrators & other medical equipment land in Delhi from Hong Kong on an IndiGo flight. These supplies… https://t.co/bhnPZJuGTH
— ANI (@ANI) 1619727556000

01:02 (IST) Apr 30

Brazil defends rejection of Sputnik vaccine, says based on Russia's own data

00:41 (IST) Apr 30

Unless Maharashtra gets 25 to 30 lakh vaccine vials, it will not commence inoculation drive against Covid-19 for people in the 18-44 age group

Health minister Rajesh Tope

00:16 (IST) Apr 30

Indian Air Force C-17s airlifted 3 cryogenic oxygen containers from Singapore to Panagarh (West Bengal) and 6 from Dubai to Panagarh today. In addition, a C-17 is presently airlifting 3 containers from Bangkok to Panagarh Airbase: Indian Air Force

00:15 (IST) Apr 30

Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft loads oxygen tankers in Bangkok: IAF

Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft loads oxygen tankers in Bangkok: IAF https://t.co/hwiOcqX1fB
— ANI (@ANI) 1619721892000

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23:56 (IST) Apr 29

First case of Covid Indian variant detected in France, reports APF quoting health agency

23:54 (IST) Apr 29

Madhya Pradesh records 12,762 fresh Covid-19 cases, 13,363 recoveries, and 95 deaths in the last 24 hours

23:46 (IST) Apr 29

Weekend curfew in Leh: Air, highway travel allowed

The Leh district administration on Thursday imposed a weekend curfew across the district from Friday 9pm till 5am on Monday, May 3, with a view to arresting the rise in the number of Covid-19 cases.

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23:38 (IST) Apr 29

Maharashtra may see third wave of Covid-19 in July-August: Tope

Still reeling under a deadly second wave of Covid-19, Maharashtra may witness a third wave of the infection in July-August, said health minister Rajesh Tope on Thursday.

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23:37 (IST) Apr 29

Greater Imphal notified as containment zone for seven days with immediate effect, in view of the rise in Covid-19 cases: Manipur government

Greater Imphal notified as containment zone for seven days with immediate effect, in view of the rise in COVID19 ca… https://t.co/Qkis4VZScL
— ANI (@ANI) 1619719510000

23:08 (IST) Apr 29

Maharashtra: Pune district reports 11,872 fresh Covid-19 cases,163 fatalities and 9,337 recoveries, in the last 24 hours

Active cases: 96,628
Total cases: 8,29,505
Total recoveries: 7,20,121
Death toll: 12,915

23:04 (IST) Apr 29

15.21 crore vaccine doses administered so far, 20 lakh in a day: Health ministry

The total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered across the country has crossed 15.21 crore with over 20 lakh shots being given till 8 pm on Thursday, the Union health ministry said. Also, the total registrations on CoWIN portal for phase three vaccination has crossed 2.28 crore in just two days, according to data till 9:30 pm, it said.

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22:46 (IST) Apr 29

As 40 countries step up, Jaishankar dials envoys to amp up efforts to procure India's medical needs

As India battles, an unprecedented second wave of Covid, over 40 governments have committed to helping out India with essential medical requirements. Foreign minister S. Jaishankar held a briefing with all heads of missions across the world to brief them on the current crisis. His message was first, India is battling a Covid surge that is unprecedented in its ferocity, with a UK variant and a double mutant adding to the virus’ virulence.

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22:43 (IST) Apr 29

Lockdown imposed in Goa from 7pm today till the morning of 3rd May

Essential services & industrial activities allowed, public transport to remain shut. Casinos, hotels, pubs will remain closed. Borders to remain open for essential service transportation.

22:31 (IST) Apr 29

CM has said that all districts should immediately set up oxygen projects & ensure that stocks of essential medicines are maintained. Though the number of patients has stabilized to some extent, now we have to be very careful & plan for next third wave, said CM: Maharashtra CMO

22:26 (IST) Apr 29

Delhi reports 395 deaths, 24,235 Covid-19 cases and 25,615 recoveries in the last 24 hours; active cases 97,977

22:06 (IST) Apr 29

Covid vaccine tracker

21:52 (IST) Apr 29

Ladakh administration announces 56-hour weekend curfew from 9 pm tomorrow to 5 am on Monday in Leh district.

21:51 (IST) Apr 29

Vaccination drive for those above 18 years of age will be done in a regulated manner. We plan to set up 1000 vaccination centers. We have demanded 5 lakh vaccine doses per week for it: Himachal Pradesh CM